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What neurotransmitter dysfunctions are associated with symptoms of increased negative affect?
What neurotransmitter dysfunctions are associated with symptoms of increased negative affect?
- Serotonin (5HT) and norepinephrine (NE) dysfunction (correct)
- Acetylcholine and glutamate dysfunction
- Endorphin and oxytocin dysfunction
- Dopamine and GABA dysfunction
What is required when prescribing mood-stabilizing drugs?
What is required when prescribing mood-stabilizing drugs?
- Baseline and routine laboratory monitoring
- Pre-conception and contraceptive counseling for women of childbearing age
- Product labeling for all antidepressants to contain information about potential risks of mania
- All of the above (correct)
Which medication should be taken with at least 350 calories of food for maximum absorption and may be used as a second-line treatment for new-onset bipolar disorder in women who do not want to wait for long-term contraception or decide to get pregnant?
Which medication should be taken with at least 350 calories of food for maximum absorption and may be used as a second-line treatment for new-onset bipolar disorder in women who do not want to wait for long-term contraception or decide to get pregnant?
- Lurasidone (correct)
- Lithium carbonate
- Lamotrigine
- Valproic acid
For patients with renal failure who are prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid), what is the recommended starting dose adjustment?
For patients with renal failure who are prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid), what is the recommended starting dose adjustment?
Which drug classes can increase lithium levels?
Which drug classes can increase lithium levels?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as decreasing lithium levels?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as decreasing lithium levels?
Which labs should be monitored for a patient on lithium?
Which labs should be monitored for a patient on lithium?
When does a patient need to return for lithium serum level monitoring after a dose increase?
When does a patient need to return for lithium serum level monitoring after a dose increase?
What symptoms are associated with increased negative affect due to 5HT and NE dysfunction?
What symptoms are associated with increased negative affect due to 5HT and NE dysfunction?
What is a requirement for all antidepressants as per the FDA?
What is a requirement for all antidepressants as per the FDA?
Which drug class may be used as a second-line treatment for new-onset bipolar disorder in women who do not want to wait for long-term contraception or decide to get pregnant?
Which drug class may be used as a second-line treatment for new-onset bipolar disorder in women who do not want to wait for long-term contraception or decide to get pregnant?
What is the recommended starting dose adjustment for patients with renal failure who are prescribed lithium carbonate?
What is the recommended starting dose adjustment for patients with renal failure who are prescribed lithium carbonate?
Which two drug classes can increase lithium levels?
Which two drug classes can increase lithium levels?
Which labs should be monitored for a patient on lithium?
Which labs should be monitored for a patient on lithium?
When should a patient return for lithium serum level monitoring after an increase in their lithium dose?
When should a patient return for lithium serum level monitoring after an increase in their lithium dose?
What is a common side effect of mood-stabilizing drugs that may require routine laboratory monitoring?
What is a common side effect of mood-stabilizing drugs that may require routine laboratory monitoring?
What are the symptoms associated with increased negative affect due to 5HT and NE dysfunction?
What are the symptoms associated with increased negative affect due to 5HT and NE dysfunction?
What is the starting dose requirement for patients with renal failure who are prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid)?
What is the starting dose requirement for patients with renal failure who are prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid)?
Which two drug classes can increase lithium levels?
Which two drug classes can increase lithium levels?
What medication should be taken with at least 350 calories of food for maximum absorption and may be used as a second-line treatment for new-onset bipolar disorder in women who do not want to wait for long-term contraception or decide to get pregnant?
What medication should be taken with at least 350 calories of food for maximum absorption and may be used as a second-line treatment for new-onset bipolar disorder in women who do not want to wait for long-term contraception or decide to get pregnant?
What is required when prescribing mood-stabilizing drugs?
What is required when prescribing mood-stabilizing drugs?
What is the FDA requirement for all antidepressants?
What is the FDA requirement for all antidepressants?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as decreasing lithium levels?
Which substance is mentioned in the text as decreasing lithium levels?
When does a patient need to return for lithium serum level monitoring after an increase in their lithium dose?
When does a patient need to return for lithium serum level monitoring after an increase in their lithium dose?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored for a patient taking valproic acid (Depakote)?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored for a patient taking valproic acid (Depakote)?
When should lithium serum levels be monitored after a dose adjustment?
When should lithium serum levels be monitored after a dose adjustment?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored for a patient taking carbamazepine?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored for a patient taking carbamazepine?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring lithium levels in a stable patient?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring lithium levels in a stable patient?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored for patients taking atypical antipsychotics?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored for patients taking atypical antipsychotics?
What is a requirement when prescribing mood-stabilizing drugs to women of childbearing age?
What is a requirement when prescribing mood-stabilizing drugs to women of childbearing age?
